Yes! I see listeners getting in touch with charities and organizations and it warms my heart.

Take This is a great example, they have been pioneers for lots of people to get a better handle on their own mental health and to support people around them in the gaming community.

This last season in particular has had me featuring a lot of non-profits. This show not only allows me to chat with some of the people I most admire, but I get a chance to support them by echoing their message. It is very fulfilling to be able to contribute to so many different causes, when I definitely couldn't do so with my wallet. And it gives an added purpose to growing the show.

I am especially proud when I get to introduce one of my guests to the work of another guest, to see those worlds collide and combine. Since gamers often feel alone, there are so many people working out there with similar goals and passions who haven't found each other yet. it's great to be the bridge.

There is so much to talk about that I haven't covered yet or only with a glancing blow.

Games + . . .

Business

Music

Politics

Art/literature

Futurism

Economics

Parenting

Military

Just to name a few off the top of my head.

The opportunities are boundless - that's not an exaggeration. We've already talked about how games have addressed grief, genocide, identity - in the most unlikely places imaginable, games are making a difference.

I'd love to cover more personal stories, as well. Luckily, there are great shows like Heavily Pixelated that are already doing a fantastic job on that front.

The Games + Education series still has a ways to go, so look forward to more episodes on that in the coming weeks.

After that . . .

Honestly, my guests this season have been so incredible, that I'm still working on exactly how best to follow the act. I've been fortunate enough to be able to go through most of my "dream guests" already!

But in the process of making the show, I discover so much that I'll never run out of incredible gamers to talk to.

You can expect some more deep dives with focused series, since this allows me to dig deeper than other shows can.

And expect to see the show in more places with new partnerships. When I started the show, it was just a crazy idea. But now it is something that is resonating with people, so growth and expansion is what needs to happen.